Villager ‘irate and furious’ over Tory election signs [VIDEO]

Published

9 years ago

May 16, 2017

THIS VIDEO shows the moment a Tory MP’s campaigner appears to attack a furious local with his van door before driving at him – in a furious row over election posters.

John Kilcoyne, 59, infuriated villager Adam Morres, 36, after he put up signs promoting MP Simon Hart in a field near the local’s home in Manorbier.

He tore them down and billed the local Tory party for rent and damages – but then caught Mr Kilcoyne putting them back up a day later.

But police were called after tempers boiled over when guest house owner Mr Kilcoyne insisted he had permission to put them up.

A video appears to show Mr Kilcoyne – one of Mr Hart’s closest allies – pulling his car door into Adam and repeatedly driving his van at him.

Police arrived moments later and are now investigating the stand off over the signs which have allegedly been torn down and reinstalled three times.

Meanwhile, Simon Hart’s persistent campaigners have put the signs back up.

But Adam claims police warned him not to touch them in case the MP accuses him of criminal damage.

John Kilcoyne, 59: Caught up in the sign row

Adam, whose ex-partner, 37, rents the field from a private landlord, said: “I’m absolutely disgusted. I was angry and irate and furious, but now I am just sickened.

“It was just his attitude towards me. The smug way he talked to my friend telling her ‘no I can’t take them down’ – it was horrible.

“And the fact he is working on behalf of an MP, I don’t think that says very much about the calibre of them.

“It’s an appalling reflection on the Tory party. To be honest I would have voted Tory simply as I don’t like the Labour Party.

“But after this I would now campaign quite happily for anyone standing against the Tory Party.

“Normally, I would choose who to vote for based on their policies, but in this instance I will be choosing based on the party I think has employees who aren’t going to attack me.”

The furore began on Sunday, May 7, when Adam was out for a walk with his ex-partner in fields she rents for her horses.

They spotted two blue signs supporting incumbent MP Simon Hart nailed to a fence post inside the field.

Adam claims he phoned the Electoral Commission who he said told him they could be removed, so he took them down the next day.

He sarcastically invoiced Camarthen West and South Pembrokeshire Conservatives £50 for rent and damages.

“The damages are in case out neighbours thought the signs meant we were Conservative voters,” he added.

Signs: Erected in a field in Manorbier

He claims John Kilcoyne – named as the seconder on Mr Hart’s 2015 election nomination document came to both his home and his partner’s house, on the Tuesday (9).

He said he claimed he had permission of the land owner to put the signs up, and left.

Moments later Adam spotted him back next to his ex’s field getting new ‘Simon Hart’ signs out his van and the pair clashed.

Video appears to show the pair arguing before the volunteer sharply pulls his van door into Adam’s arm before seemingly mockingly saying: “Watch out, watch out.”

Adam phoned the police and when he stood in front of the van to record the licence plate, claims Mr Kilcoyne repeatedly drove at him,

Another video – taken moments before police arrived – appears to show the car inching towards him as he moves away across the road before driving off.

Astonishingly Adam woke up the next day to find the signs had been reinstated.

“The police have told us not to touch them in case they get damaged and Simon Hart claims criminal damage,” said Adam.

“Now we’re stuck with them up there. It’s like rubbing lemon juice into a paper cut.”

Dyfed-Powys Police said: “The force received a report of an assault without injury at approximately 9.40am on Tuesday, May 9.

“The incident took place at Wheelers Way, Manorbier. The investigation is on-going.”

The Welsh Conservative Party and Simon Hart refused to comment.

Mr Kilcoyne, from Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire, said: “Have you spoken to Mr Hart?

“I’m in the same position as Mr Hart. There is a police officer dealing with it. I have nothing at all to add.”

Free screening to focus on climate and nature crisis

Published

41 minutes ago

May 25, 2026

Tom Sinclair

PUBLIC INVITED TO LETTERSTON EVENT HOSTED BY TRANSITION BRO GWAUN

A FREE public screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing is to be held at Letterston Memorial Hall on Friday, May 29.

The event, hosted by Transition Bro Gwaun, starts at 7:00pm, with doors opening at 6:30pm.

The screening will be introduced by Dr Sarah Beynon, of The Bug Farm, St Davids, and will be followed by a structured discussion on climate and nature risks and what they may mean for local communities.

The 50-minute film has been adapted from the National Emergency Briefing, held at Westminster Central Hall in November 2025, where more than 1,200 MPs, peers, business leaders, cultural figures, faith representatives, sports figures and media leaders gathered to hear from experts on climate and nature risks.

The briefing, introduced by Chris Packham CBE, examines the potential impact of climate and nature breakdown on food security, public health, infrastructure, the economy and national security.

Dr Beynon said: “We are in a biodiversity and climate emergency. We have destroyed over half of our wildlife. In my late father’s lifetime, we have destroyed 97% of our wildflower meadows.

“Over 80% of our habitats are in poor condition. Over 60% of our rivers are not in good health and one in five species is at risk of extinction.

“How do we want to leave this planet for future generations? Then ask yourself if you are prepared to act. If you are, the first step is to understand the issues facing us, and this film is a vital part of understanding the situation we are in so we can all step up and do something together.”

The People’s Emergency Briefing was launched nationwide in April and is now being screened in communities across the UK. Organisers say more than 300 showings have already taken place, with around 1,000 scheduled over the summer.

Further local screenings are also planned for Solva and Cardigan in June.

Transition Bro Gwaun said the Letterston event comes at a time when communities in Pembrokeshire are facing increasing pressure from severe weather, flooding, dry spells and wildfire risks.

November and December 2025 saw flooding affect many areas, with the Met Office confirming rainfall was more than 50% above average during that period.

The group said the event was not intended to be “doom and gloom”, but would also focus on practical and hopeful responses.

Henry Tufnell MP, Pembrokeshire county councillors and town and community councillors have been invited to attend.

Tom Latter, trustee at Transition Bro Gwaun, said: “TBG welcomes the opportunity to host one of many Emergency Briefing events around the UK, addressing the climate and nature crisis.

“Co-ordinated restorative action is urgently needed, and understanding of the urgency for honest commitment to resilience planning from all branches of society.”

Free tickets are available through Transition Bro Gwaun, and refreshments will be provided.

Climate

Free screening to focus on climate and nature crisis

Published

44 minutes ago

May 25, 2026

Tom Sinclair